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Fall treats & traditions: Celebrate the season in Japan

It’s no surprise that in Japan – where more than 8.5 million tons of rice was produced in 2012, alone – much ado is made about harvesting this prized staple food.

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Fall wine and food tips for outdoor entertaining

Autumn is the ultimate time for outdoor dining. For your next gathering, bring the party out to the deck or patio for an evening of enjoyable light bites and delicious wines.

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Shaved ice cools down the Japanese summer

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.

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Fresh deals at Okinawa supermarkets

Locals aren't the only ones taking advantage of Japan's fresh fish, fruit and vegetables.

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Did you know?: Depachika - food markets in department store basements

Ever visited one of the many department store food basements around Japan?

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Daegu: City's art, food, music a blast from the past

Visitors looking for a bit of history, a bit of culture and a lot of art will find Daegu has all these literally on the wall. Located in the middle of Korea’s southeastern region, murals of Daegu and its heritage are recalling memories of the past that were long forgotten. You’ll find these paintings created by local artists in the narrow alleys...

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Simple snacks rich in protein

I know how important it is for you to consume an adequate amount of protein while building muscle. Sometimes it’s hard to prepare non-repetitive meals that meet your protein consumption. However, it’s much simpler that it really looks.

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Perfect recipes for getting pumped about pumpkin

What do you get when you take the circumference of a pumpkin and divide it by its diameter?
Pumpkin pie

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Steak House Jam: Treat yourself to Polynesian party, teppenyaki in Okinawa

If you’re looking to splurge on a fantastic meal in a fun atmosphere for that special night out then Steak House Jam in the Onna-son tourist district north of Yomitan should be on your shortlist.

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Mother Coffee on Okinawa offers hot, fresh take on sweet or savory pancakes

Scientists believe that pancakes — in one form or another — may have been eaten as far back as prehistoric times, so it’s hard to find a fresh take on the universally adored food item.

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Stripes' Trip: Hot dog! A unique way to eat whitebait

It may sound weird, but our obsession with the tasty small fish had grown since our shirasu-don lunch earlier on Enoshima Island. So, it was only natural that the signboard for the hotdogs featuring the regional specialty would draw our attention.

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Stripes' Trip: Tasty craft beer breaks in Kamakura and Enoshima

There are few things more refreshing than sipping a cold beer on a sandy beach in Kamakura or while enjoying the panoramic vista from an Enoshima restaurant.

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Stripes' Trip: Well, Hello, Kitty!

If you visit Nakamise shopping street, you’re sure to come across the Japanese Tea House Hello Kitty Saryo Enoshima. If you don’t have time to stop for a sit-down lunch, the location also offers a “take out” counter serving up various Hello Kitty-themed drinks and sweets.